Hope rises with the dawn at least that’s what we say now. But I wonder who we’d be if we were there that bright morn? Would we have run to the tomb in anticipation? Would we have hidden in a dark room from the authorities? Would we have fallen headlong […] Read more
“Crucify Him!” they cursed with frenzied hatred birthed from yesterday’s joy. “Hosanna!” they sang “The King has come!” Centuries enslaved; a moment’s release. How can lips form such opposites as hate and loyalty? A Judas kiss. Was it their contradictions that prompted Jesus to forgive their ignorance? Did they remember […] Read more
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 142. Read more
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 141. Read more
This poem, from my book A New Song, was written as a personal response to Psalm 140. Read more
The breath of God blows soft and sweet and gentle in my ear. A quiet voice in noisy heart leading the listener’s ways. But O, beware, forget not true, his wide and varied will — That simple breath that guides our steps can kingdoms great destroy. Trees bending deep on […] Read more
Love and fear flow mingled down to chest from chin and cheek, A just response to God’s great power displayed to all men meek. His voice clear roared from heavenly throne drove men unto their knees, A moment’s flush, fear’s trembling hand, near love they longed to see. Shrouded in […] Read more
At first, it was just a crack – a small fissure between blocks – but even the smallest opening invited them in. I laid traps near the crack, minimizing the incursion, killing the beasts and living free. I covered the crack, filled it with putty and concrete, but over time […] Read more